# Malaysia Haze: 30 Areas Hit Unhealthy Air Quality

> Malaysia's 30 areas report unhealthy air quality as API readings hit 172 in KL and Selangor.
- Title: Malaysia Haze: 30 Areas Hit Unhealthy Air Quality · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysia's 30 areas report unhealthy air quality as API readings hit 172 in KL and Selangor. Malaysia's 30 areas recorded unhealthy API readings of 172 as of…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/20/malaysia-haze-30-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings-as-of-9am-batu-muda-in-kl-and-johan-setia-in-selangor-highest/239827
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:34:53+00:00
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- Topics: malaysia, api, air quality, haze, batu muda, johan setia, kuala lumpur, selangor, news, world
## Malaysia Haze Alert
As of 9am, 30 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings with Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor at 172.
## API Readings Breakdown
Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor recorded 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160).
## Johor and Negeri Sembilan Impact
Johor had seven areas with unhealthy API levels, led by Larkin at 157, while Negeri Sembilan's Nilai recorded 166.
## Other Regions Affected
Pahang's Rompin recorded 152, Perak's Tasik Ipoh and Pegoh Ipoh at 155 and 151, and Terengganu's Paka at 156.
## API Quality Categories
API readings of 0-50 indicate good air quality, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous.
## Current Air Quality Status
31 areas recorded moderate API readings, while seven areas recorded good air quality.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's 30 areas recorded unhealthy API readings of 172 as of 9am, with Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor at the highest levels.